We stepped gingerly through the perceived corridor, trying to anticipate our surroundings and maintain a sense of direction, one hand on the shoulder of the person in front of us, the other clutching a beer glass filled to the brim. We were escorted to our seats in the pitch dark and instructed to place our…

There’s probably no better time to visit Prince Edward County than right now. Spring’s Scent is in the air, new wines are being released, and the maple syrup is flowing. The perfect retreat is something we all desire as we work through the corporate gauntlet, and this is it. A culinary destination in every sense….

www.arvindas.com Arvinda Chauhan is famous for her traditional Indian cooking classes, and the spice blends she created from family recipes. Recently I had the opportunity to experiment with the blends at home and at a cooking class.

www.terroirhospitality.com Now in its fourth year, Terroir is a hospitality symposium that brings together people representing all facets of the food trade. Imagine a room filled with chefs, growers and writers conversing about topics of food.

www.busterrhinos.com It’s smoked fever and you can spot it on Twitter if you’re plugged into the Toronto food community. Recently, tweeps have been making their way to Whitby to sample authentic southern bbq at Buster Rhinos BBQ.

923 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON 416-551-8854MapApprox $30 per person Local Food? Many local ingredientsLocal Wine/Beer? excellent selection Brunch/LunchThu to Mon: 10am to 4pmBarThu to Mon: 5pm to 2amClosed on Tue/WedNo Reservations When Jen and Grant Van Gameren acquired the space across from The Black Hoof earlier this spring, the goal was to create an…

Countylicious is back – and unlike other ‘licious offerings in the city — the chances of having a blockbuster dinner are deliciously good. 12 Restaurants and 15 Studio/Galleries in Prince Edward County are participating in the returning program. With a booming wine region and plenty of culinary hotspots, this program is proving to be a…